The MSc in Psychological Research is a one year taught master's course. The course provides a broad-based research training programme in psychology, covering theory and methods in core domains of psychology reflecting particular research strengths within the department. Hands-on research training within the core research themes of the department is also provided. The broad-based research training programme covers: behavioural neuroscience, from animal models to human functional imaging and TMS; cognitive neuroscience, including MEG, EEG, neuropsychology; developmental science, comprising Babylab studies and studies with children with developmental disorders; social psychology and psychological disorders, focusing on inter-group behaviour, emotion, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. The course is taught through the attendance of seminars, lectures and workshops with some of the modules spanning two terms. The modules are assessed via written submissions, examinations and presentations. You will complete a research project consisting of a 10,000-word dissertation, submitted at the end of the course. A majority of MSc in Psychological Research students go on do a DPhil (PhD) either within this department or within other departments of the Medical Science Division here at Oxford or at other institutions. Others go on to pursue careers in consultancy and government.